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My husband got Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure from his construction job. Can we sue?
My husband, who worked in construction for many years, suspects that he has mesothelioma from years of exposure to asbestos at work. What will be necessary to begin a lawsuit against his former employer for this?
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Your husband must first receive a definite diagnosis of mesothelioma. The diagnosis should be from an experienced oncologist or cancer specialist. Various tests should be performed including x-rays, a CAT scan, and a biopsy.
Once your husband is diagnosed with mesothelioma, you need to find an attorney experienced with mesothelioma and asbestos cases. The attorney should be consulted as soon as possible since there is a time limit on filing the lawsuit. The attorney handling the case will need information from your husband, including the following:
After obtaining all the necessary information, the attorney will proceed with filing a formal complaint.
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Posted by Cynthia Padilla on 22 Jan 2010